As with most post-war British sports cars, a large portion of the Triumphs produced in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s were exported to the United States. As a result, the demands of U.S. customers essentially defined what a Triumph sports car would be. This automotive history tells the colourful tale of Triumphs successes in the United States, how the brand was established, its dealer network, promotional and marketing efforts, racing ventures that starred legendary drivers like Stirling Moss and Bob Tulius, profiles of U.S.-exclusive models, and, finally, Triumphs sad defeat under the umbrella of British Leyland. A huge collection of black-and-white photography, much of it archival and not seen in print for decades, imparts a sense of this British marques jolly good run in the United States.

The enthusiast following for Triumph cars, especially the TR series, Spitfires, and GT6s, carries on undiminished, even though the marque has been defunct for over 20 years. Here, from a celebrated Triumph expert, is the inside story of a popular make that has always had a special place in the hearts of sports car enthusiasts, and manufactured some acclaimed saloon cars as well. The varied content includes technical information, driving impressions and buying hints.

This manual looks into the basic design of the carburettors, and covers many areas including overhauling, tuning mixture and jet and needle identifications. For following SU carburettor series: H, HS, HD and HIF. The author Des Hammill is an engineer and professional race engine builder.